Expanding Horizons: Recent Episodes
Stu Gilpin and Colin Hill
Produced at PlainsFM. Expanding Horizons was born from a plethora of conversations between two work colleagues who came to a simultaneous realisation that there was so much each of them was missing out on in the world of music, film, art, culture and indeed the intriguing stuff that people do. So, what could be better than sharing their combined enthusiasm with the people of Canterbury on a radio show that is committed to expanding knowledge, experience and providing others with a platform to promote the things they’re in to; things that might usually go largely unnoticed by the masses? Hosts Colin Hill and Stu Gilpin are both educators. Colin has his own emerging band and can be regularly seen at local gigs; usually to the side standing by himself. Stu is a filmmaker/reviewer and can regularly be seen at movie theatres; usually to the side sitting by himself. Together they like to question, challenge and take a few risks. They live by the Frank Turner lyrics, “Get up and get down and get outside” and their show reflects this mantra. Expanding Horizons plays every Saturday from 3pm with a repeat the following Thursday at 9pm
Live on the phone from Leeds UK is the one and only Fiona Gregg from the Parachute Men. Colin is a giddy fan boy so listen out for that, sound Parachute Men tracks and some of her personal picks!
We celebrate some powerful female musicians. Some you've heard of and some you may not have. Lily Allen, Eliza Stark, Wiri Donna, Jenny Don't, Demi Lovato and more! And we're LIVE of course.
We have LIVE in studio Geoff's lasted project Tongue & Groove. We'll chat about how they got together, their just released album "Invisible Monsters", and we'll naturally play some tracks from it. Oh, they're also playing a couple live too. Make sure you join us!
We have the one and only Rikki Morris LIVE on the phone ahead of his CHCH gig at The Shelter - Secret Music Space, Lincoln. We'll see what that's all about and get into all of the detail on his first solo album release in 28 years - "About Time". We'll play some of his tracks too - but of course!
We have Bex and Elliot from genre-blending Otautahi four-piece Tealskie back LIVE in studio to chat about all the most up-to-date Tealskie news! Last time was a blast and so will this be! We'll also play a brand new track from Robert Joass
This Saturday LIVE and back on the show after a couple of years is musician Wiri Donna to chat about their just announced EP and just released single - "Bad Behaviour". Music that will make you sigh and think about stuffs.
This Saturday feature we have another friend of the show joining us to share and chat about some their favourite tracks. It's our very second, official GUEST JUKEBOX and it's LIVE!
We're joined direct and LIVE from the UK by musician Tony Jenkins to chat about his multiple band involvement, including The New Fools and The Kobayashi Bookstore, recording at Half-ton Studios, gigging and life and music in general! We'll play plenty of tracks as well!
Colin and Stu back together in the studio together and doing something a bit different! We'll put in some prompts to A.I. and ask for a playlist of 10 tracks to be generated! Completely at the mercy of our A.I. overlord we'll play LIVE whatever it suggests and chat or cry or cringe or celebrate about it afterwards!
Oh, yeah...out of the clear blue it's happening again! Col is socialising so Stu is taking over, pushing Expanding Horizons to the side and doing another - "THE SPA LIST". Stu's hot tracks from his ever-expanding, always promising playlist from his time spent soaking in the spa; and his hot takes on every one of them.
This Saturday we launch a new feature with a surprise guest & friend of the show joining us to share and chat about some their favourite tracks. It's our very first, official GUEST JUKEBOX and it's LIVE!
This Saturday super-friend of the show Amber Carly Williams is back for a fourth time! We can't wait to hear about what she's been up, what's she's got coming up and of course, hear some of her music.
Today we celebrate the opening of the Euro 2024 tournament with a musical salute to the music from around Europe. Join us as we discuss football, music and a range of other topical points.
This Saturday we have Steffany Beck & Miranda Easten LIVE in studio to chat about their Saddle-up Sisters tour, (CHCH gig at A Rolling Stone Friday 5/7) their new single (Hell & Back) and everything else that's going on with them! Music? Of course we'll hear their music!
This Saturday we cross the ditch again to Melbourne as we dive into just how to craft harmonies at the intersection of art and science, with Magnets, the solo project of multi-disciplinary, Siobhan McGinnity. We'll chat about their music, recording, touring, making cool music videos and all the usual. Plus plenty of their tracks in-between.
This Saturday we go international once more with Melbourne based grunge/punk/alt-rock four-piece SNUB LIVE from across the ditch. We'll chat about their music, recording, touring and all the usual. Plus plenty of their tracks in-between.
Cam Crawford talks about the tour highlighting the wonderful and incredibly successful music of Billy Joel and Elton John.
This Saturday we go international once more with LA musician & guitarist Molly Miller LIVE from the east coast of The States to chat about her band (The Molly Miller Trio), touring, gigging, recording and everything else. We'll hear plenty of tracks too.
This Saturday we do the show we said we did but actually never did! Don't ask too many questions about that 🙂. Music from The Pooh Sticks, The Desert Wolves, Chalk Garden, All the Daughters, The Shrinking Violets, Victorian Tin and a heap more!
Bella comes along as our guest to talk about her music and how she does her DIY production. We talk 80s rock and rock musicals.
James from Carb on Carb perseveres with Col to talk DIY touring, a new album, new singles, and the inspirational year behind their new single 2009.
This Saturday we go international once more with Alex Argot LIVE from Las Vegas to chat about her dream pop music, gigging, recording and all the rest! We'll play some tracks too, naturally.
In a similar vein to Stu's Spa List, we have From Christian's Attic! Some favourite tracks from one of our favourite Swedes including some of his own. Kammahav, Victorian Tin, Attic Drive, Yazoo, The Kobayashi Bookstore, Sleeper, Popsicle and The Heart Throbs! It's going to be a lot!
We have LIVE in studio musician Kay Duncan and her band! We'll chat about their mix of soul, folk, blues and jazz music. And, we'll see just how Kate likes to keep it real and authentic with her song writing process. Of course we'll hear some music too!
Lots of Brit today with tracks from Ash, Teenage Fanclub, Pulp, Anti-Social Workers, Pale Fountains, Blur and more! Join us LIVE for a load of British bangers
We have back LIVE in studio the wonderful Lucy Gray! She has a new single out "We Were the Scene" so we'll find out all about that and what else this talented artist has been up to. Join in as it's always a fun show with Lucy!
We have LIVE on the phone from Sweden Erik from Victorian Tin to chat about their musical style which has been described as being heavily influenced by bands such as Cocteau Twins and Mazzy Star and somewhere between New Wave and Shoegazer. We'll find out!
We have genre-blending Otautahi four-piece Tealskie LIVE in studio to chat about their high energy, unique live shows, and infectious attitude on and off the stage. Some say they’re a myth, while others say they’re mere mortals gone mad. We'll find out!
Bonnie and Pete return to discuss their Summer experiences and the tour of Australia. They also discuss their upcoming UK tour and the new album release.
We're doing Valentine's Day a little early. Songs of love, unrequited love, forbidden love, dangerous love, and lost love. We're going to do it all with tracks from Ed Sheeran, The Script, Zach Bryan, Amy Winehouse, Miley Cyrus, Billy Joel and maybe even some Beyonce.
Take a stroll through the park or sit down and soak up some cool music and chat from us. Tracks from Florence & the Machine, The Zombies, Blur, Small Faces, Ella Fitzgerald and many more
We bang out another collection of tracks that have summer festival over it. Pitch your tent in the backyard and listen in for Slight Stoopid, The Go-Betweens,. The Boomtown Rats, The Style Council, Mighty Lemon Drops and many more!
We're hitting the festival scene again with tracks from Teh Cure, Frank Turner, Misty in Roots, Delta 5, Sugar and plenty more.
More festival music to get you through the summer. Get outside, lie back on the grass, have a drink, close your eyes and listen to some great festivalesque music.
We bring in the New Year with some great tracks that you'd hear at festivals! We're going to do a few of these so enjoy!
We bring in Xmas with plenty of tracks from The Killers, Smashing Pumpkins, The Waitresses, No Doubt, Cheap Trick, Rise Against and much more!
As we close in on Xmas we take the holy road with tracks from Neil Diamond, Grace Potter, The Church, Lords of the New Church an more!
Stu is away on other duties, so it's Col flying solo. Marianne Leigh has stopped in during her NZ tour to chat music, inspiration, touring, recording and Sunday's show.
We have UK duo "Good Habits" LIVE on the phone to chat about exactly how the pair mix virtuosic musicianship and vocal harmony with vivid storytelling, as well as drawing on their diverse musical tastes and weaving them into an action-packed narrative of folky goodness. We'll hear some tracks and get all the details of their massive upcoming tour of NZ and Australia.
We celebrate 400 shows this Saturday by answering some listener questions, doing some deep reflection, and playing some of our personal favourite tracks. And it's not too late for you to contribute. Post a question below (or send as a DM) and we'll answer it LIVE on the show. Or, request a song and we just might play it! Or, send us a message, ask for a shout-out or suggest a topic and we'll discuss it. It's a show about us; involving you! Get in on it!
NZ born, international superstar Merv Pinny is LIVE on the phone to chat about his alternative, high-energy unique music style. We'll dig into his current "Dark to Light" tour, recording, music videos, and, of course, hear some of his enormously successful tracks.
The country honey with grit is back LIVE to chat about her upcoming gigs, recording, music vids and her recently dropped single "Foot Down". And, if we're lucky we just might hear her play LIVE in studio!
Over a year since they were last in studio, CHCH Led Zeppelin tribute band NZeppelin is back with us to discuss their upcoming gig at A Rolling Stone on 24th November. Using the full setlist from that famous series of concerts at Madison Square Garden in 1973, there will be around 2 hours of live Led Zep to enjoy, borrowing the best from the studio and live versions of those magical songs, with NZeppelin's own Led Zep inspired improvisational flavours thrown into the mix.
This Saturday it's not Steff Beck (wait until 11/11). We were obviously in dreamland and so here's the stuff that dreams are made of with a load of music from Tom Petty, Human League, Radiohead, REO Speedwagon, The Smiths, Johnny Hates Jazz, Blondie, Cheap Trick, and plenty more tracks to get all up in your head.
We have the amazing Lucy Gray back in studio to chat about her just-dropped single "Not Fair" and all the other good stuff she's got going on. Her music is inspired by rock, pop, indie, country and alternative styles so the themes are varied. Listen in and hear all about it!
We have the creative force that is Sally Stockwell LIVE on the line to chat about her high-octane one-woman rock ‘n’ roll theatre-gig - "We’ve Got So Much To Talk About". It explores the challenges and complexities of motherhood through a mashup of sound, song, movement and rebellion. It will play Ōtautahi from 20 - 22 October at the Lyttleton Arts Factory.
Oh, yeah...it's happening. Col is on the road so Stu is taking over, pushing Expanding Horizons to the side and doing a brand new show - "THE SPA LIST". Stu's hot tracks from his ever-expanding, always promising playlist from his time spent soaking in the spa; and his hot takes on every one of them. It's ONE TIME, ONE SHOW ONLY.
Who do we have this Saturday? Only Amber Carly Williams who is back for her three-yearly visit (2017, 2020 & now 2023)! Exciting to have her chat about her new single "Kids on the Internet", EP, upcoming gigs and much, much more!
They're back! The amazing Somebody Do Something return to the Expanding Horizons studio to chat about the release of their EP "Archives", what their summer schedule is, and other happenings. Tracks from the EP - yip, we've got them.
We get on a more serious platform this week with Elena from the community organisation, Kalina LIVE in studio. We'll uncover where Kalina came from, what to do if you don't learn English, why immigration is hard to make friends, what makes living your home and is it possible to find the perfect place on earth for you - and where is it? Plus since we're doing a bit of small talk, we'll play some music about the weather!
What is in a name? It's a great question that we're exploring through music with tracks from Half Man: Half Biscuit, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Chocolate Watch Band, Electric Prunes, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, and more!
We have members of the band Model Home LIVE in studio to chat about all the usual - how they got together, recording, gigging, touring and naturally other stuff will crop up. And we'd be mad not to hear some tracks from their soon-to-be-released album "...And Nobody Made a Sound".
What do you mean , when?! We have Ralph Hall & a couple of other members of the band When I Was Sexy LIVE in studio. We'll chat about the genesis of the band, recording, gigging and hear tracks from their album "Sugar Coated Island".
We are privileged to have all the way from Auckland, musician Marina Bloom LIVE IN STUDIO! Marina has brought her show "Songs of Love" to Ōtautahi, playing TONIGHT at Knox Chuch Hall from 6:30. We'll chat about putting the gig together, her recently released album "Brloom" and of course, hear some of her tracks.
A special show today as we skank it up with music from the legendary Jerry Dammers. His music, his bands and his collaborations with other artists such as Amy Winehouse. Plenty of music, plenty of chat, plenty of laughs & insights into insights! What else would you expect from Expanding Horizons?
Today we have local musical ultra-creative Booker Brooks LIVE in the studio. We'll chat about their hard rock/metal roots, love for modern indie production techniques, and hear tracks that are eclectic and genre-fluid. Eclectic & fluid? Absolutely perfect for our show!
Just Stu & Col in the studio today so we're looking skyward with a small tribute to Sinéad O'Connor and lots of spacey tracks from David Bowie, The Prodigy, The Trilobites, The Only Ones, Velvet Underground, T-Rex, The Cure, Beastie Boys and even more! Join us; it's serious fun!
Back on the show for the first time since February 2020, we have Katie & Ian of Glass Heart String Choir LIVE on the line from the States. We'll find out what these friends-in-arms who revel at the intersection of classical virtuosity, existential poetics, and art-film surrealism, have been up to since we last met. Chat, banter, and GHSC's weaving of their golden lyrical threads of haute-art into their achingly beautiful orchestral tapestry.
We have Nick Burson LIVE in the studio to tell all on the new album "Hindsight" which is only one week from official release on the 22 July. Recording, gigging, releasing albums - we'll cover it all and hear some tracks too.
We have Sam from Jam Henderson LIVE in the studio to unpack the band's ever-evolving autumnal surf-rock styles. Recording, gigging, releasing singles - we'll cover it all and hear some tracks too.
We have musician Jazmine Mary, on the phone, chatting about their ability to create an unlikely space for despair and joy to cohabit and their penchant for finding hopefulness in an oft-cruel world. And if we get time we'll discuss their new album "Dog" and the music on it!
We have Ōtautahi -based musician Quinn Mannix LIVE in studio (& maybe his co-writer Liam too!) to chat about his new song "The Harbourist", recording, gigging and anything else that crops up. plenty of music and banter all LIVE.
We have the fantastic Indie dream-pop fantasizer Sofia Machray back LIVE on the line to chat about her latest single "Foundations" and her upcoming amazing tour which includes a gig at Wunderbar! Chat, banter and awesome music!
We're STILL pushing hard into NZ Music Month with the wonderful, Tāmaki Makaurau based musician Marina Bloom. Back for her thrid time on the show we'll see what she's been up to, what's coming up, and when we can see her back on tour. And yeah, we'll hear some of her amazing tracks! Naturally!
We continue to hit NZ Music Month with music from some of Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington musicians. Some have featured on our show and others we'd love to have! Who will they be? Tune in to find out!
We're still pushing hard into NZ Music Month with alternative pop, pop, alternative rock & indie Ōtautahi based musician Lucy Gray. She is LIVE in studio to chat about her latest single "pretty", her debut EP, recording, gigging, studying, ambitions & everything else we ask! And yeah, we'll hear some of her amazing tracks! Naturally!
We keep pushing hard into NZ Music Month with the fantastic Indie dream-pop fantasizer Sofia Machray LIVE on the line to chat about her latest single "Petals In The Rain", gigging, recording, and in between we'll play a few tracks!
We push hard into NZ Music Month with Ōtautahi's own 1 Drop Nation LIVE in studio with their unique blend of Roots/Rock/Funk & Reggae. Recording, gigging, korero and plenty of their tracks! It's going to be a great listen so don't miss it!
We play music from some of the local Ōtautahi/Christchurch musicians featured on our show - from recent guests to a few from long ago! Who will they be? Tune in to find out!
We chat on the phone to kiwi musicians, duo Carb On Carb. The new single, recording, gigging and we'll hear some tracks!
We do a whole heap of numbers related tracks...again! The Jam, Spaceman 3, Midnight To Six and more!
We go large. We go massive with tracks from They Might Be Giants, Big Star & Jane's Addiction and more. Chat, music, banter.
LIVE on the blower from Australia no less, we have George from the 60s-inspired ska band, the Skabangers to chat about the new album, "Skabhangers". We'll also hear about recording, gigging, the Melbourne scene and we'll skank out to their combination of original tunes, cheeky lyrics, burning instrumentals, mixed with a taste of improvisation.
Somebody do Something return to play some new tracks, chat, and laugh. Talking about the new album, and upcoming shows.
Actually, there is a broadcast! We have Josh from No Broadcast LIVE in studio to share the unique vision of sonic expression that is "No Broadcast". We'll chat about the upcoming album "The Common Thread", recording, gigging and we'll hear the freshly released single "Terrified".
LIVE on the phone we have pianist extraordinaire Jan (The Boogie Woogie Woman) Preston to chat about her music, live performing, and we'll hear play accompanied by her rich resonant voice!
LIVE in studio we have the tastiest rock/pop duo or trio that is The Curio Club. We'll share some stories, banter it up, discuss their music, gigging, and of course, they'll play LIVE for us.
On the phone LIVE from Auckland we have musician Proteins Of Magic AKA Kelly Sherrod to chat about their latest tracks, recording, and upcoming tour - including a gig in CHCH at the Space Academy on Feb 17th! Music, chat, and probing questions!
Expect lots of music from the Boomtown Rats, Gung Ho, Tiger and more! Plus plenty of chat from us about things that aren't important!
If we get into the temporary studio OK we're back LIVE to catch you up on what we've been up to over summer. (Yeah, we prerecorded a lot of shows so we could have a holiday! )Expect lots of music from TV series we've been watching, footballing thoughts, a special guest and even a few music requests from some brand new listeners that we'll actually honour! It's show No. 358, it's LIVE & it's going to be fun!
We play a heap of number related music. Husker Du, Pulp, Grant Hart, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Blur, Visage and more!
We go all animal on it with tracks from Cage The Elephant, Adam and the Ants, Zebrahead, The Boomtown Rats, and many more!
We bring in the New Year with the best Kiwi party music featuring Th' Dudes, Dragon, Scribe, Savage, The Swingers and much, much more!
We play some newer and older Xmas songs with a Kiwi flavour and make out best guesses at what presents our guests from the past year would want.
We milk it for all it's worth by featuring Clockwork Orange inspired UK record label, Korova Records.
If we can make it through or over the renovations going on in Plains FM HQ we'll bring to you a selection from American alt-rock label SST Records. Husker Du, Subhumans, Sonic Youth, Meat Puppets and more!
We go back into the label vault with UK based indie label Cherry Red Records. The Toy Dolls, Blitz, Felt, Dead Kennedys, Action Pact and more!
We don't know which direction the show might go today. Check it out to see what we did! There will be chat; there will be music. There will be banter.
We're back into the indie record labels today with a look at Alternative Tentacles, established in 1979 in San Francisco, California. The Dead Kennedy's, Culture Shock, Spindrift, The Darts and more!
We have Christchurch rockers The Late Starters LIVE in the studio to chat about their new single "False Victim", recording, gigging, music vids and everything else that comes up. Plus, we've got their music on tap!
We have musician Nick Burson LIVE in the studio to chat about his new single "Can't Believe It's Come To This", gigging, upcoming projects...the whole lot really! And what's more, he's bringing the amazing Steffany Beck with him! Expect a few surprises!
We have musician Christine White on the phone to chat about ‘The Raven Project’, which began in March 2020, and will culminate in the release of 6 songs in digital and vinyl format, 3 music videos, and a book of short haiku-style poetry book in two languages (English & Farsi)! All due for release on November 24th but we'll listen to Christine's just released single, RAVEN and some of her other tracks as well!
We have Ōtautahi-based six-piece, Somebody Do Something and their eclectic mix of groovy pop-funk-dance sound worlds to make you move, all LIVE in the studio to chat about their latest single "RISE", their upcoming EP, music videos, recording and we'll hear some their music. Oh, yes we will!
He's hot property at the moment and we have him back LIVE in the studio! It's the prolific gigging Adam Hattaway of Adam Hattaway and the Haunters in to chat about the just dropped single "The Magician", albums, touring and whatever else comes up! Of course, we'll hear plenty of music too.
This time, for real we find out just how Pōneke-based songwriter and musician, Greta O'Leary, produces gentle-yet-poignant offerings that bend the folk genre to her own plain, and unmistakably rare sound that is unique to her. We'll chat about music in general, her influences and her latest single BODY, NOW. No doubt we'll give it a listen too, together with more of Greta's work. All LIVE!
We're now doing MARK KEDS this week. Late singer for the Senseless Things and The Deadcats. Once described as an "unvarnished talent". Music, chat and more!
Apparently, there's a fine line between being a goddess and a clown, and we're going to find out when we feature LIVE soul-singing queen Anthea de Milo. We'll chat about music in general, her influences and her latest single MAMA GOT IT BAD. No doubt we'll give it a listen too, together with more of Anthea's stuff!
Time to get back into it with another iconic, unforgettable independent record label, UK-based Fire Records. Pulp, The Parachute Men, Spaceman 3, Chuck Prophet and a whole lot of so much more!
All going well, we'll have an interview with playwright Anders Falstie-Jensen. We'll hear all about his award-winning solo production "Back To Square One". Originally made to be performed in parks and driveways, it is a story that weaves the Norse myth of Ragnarök into a unique story of disasters, family and unexpected connections. We'll play some music from the show and also some other actor-inspired stuff!
It's the weekend of the 20th 48HOURS Furious Film-making competition. We look at the competition, how it's changed over the years and Stu shares some of his favourite films from the Christchurch entries since he's been involved. Plus plenty of time related music.
We have LIVE in studio Aussie/Kiwi composer Alan Griffiths. We'll chat about his classical music journey, influence, inspiration and absolutely hear tracks from his albums.
We're back at it with another iconic, unforgettable independent record label, the ska-reggae-infused TrojanRecords. Desmond Dekker, The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff, Tony Tribe and a whole lot of so much more!
They're back and so are we with CHCH's own Led Zeppelin tribute band, NZeppelin, LIVE in studio ahead of their upcoming reunion gig at A Rolling Stone on August 5th. We'll see why & how the band has got back together and get a taste of what you can expect at the big show.
We're back at it with another iconic, unforgettable independent record label, Hellcat Records. Joe Strummer, The Slackers, The Pietasters, Tiger Army and a whole lot of so much more!
We're back at it with another iconic, unforgettable independent record label, Epitaph Records. Rancid, Frank Turner, Bad Religion, The Interrupters and a whole lot of so much more!
We're getting fat wrecked this weekend with another independent record label, the in-ya-face Fat Wreck Chords. NOFX, Teenage Bottlerocket, Bad Cop/BadCop Swingin' Utteras and a whole lot of so much more!
We dive into the prolific Stiff Records. Music from Motorhead, Elvis Costello, The Pogues, Nick Lowe and more!
We chat to director/producer Peter Day about his film "Off The Rails". It hooks us into the complicated lives of two working-class teens as the navigate success through their viral parkour and train-surfing YouTube videos. Screening at the DocEdge Festival in June
We spend the day hot roddin' on a cold day. Heaps of music from Eddie & The Hotrods, Stray Cats, Ronny & The Daytonas and more.
We celebrate Lizzie's birthday with a heap of royal music from Kingmaker, King Trigger, The Smiths, King Kurt, Bonnie Prince Billy and more!
We wrap-up the best from the recent football season - from EPL to the Champion's League; Women's Football to QPR! Plenty of music too.
Local musician Sam Heselwood joins us to discuss his music, gigging, recording and the release of his new single "Don't Speak".
We blast through a truckload of Folkpunk brilliance. The Dead South, Black County Water, Ruff Ruff Ready. Fiddlers Green and more!
We do another independent record label, with New York based Sire Records the focus. The Cure, Talking Heads, Blondie,Dinosaur Records, James, Distillers and more!
A bit of Aussie music 'cos we love our neighbours! The Go-Betweens, Wet Taxis, Hunters & Collectors and more!
We continue our series about independent record labels with a look at IRS Records. Fine Young Cannibals, Wall of Voodoo, The Alarm, Chrome Molly and more!
The power of two. Duos doing their thing. From the White Stripes to the Indigo Girls and much, much more.
We explore Col's algorithm with a lot of tracks from Ash, Supergrass, Inspirational Carpets and much more!
We play music inspired by angels - The Penguins, Jimi Hendrix, Social Distortion, Mark Dinning and more!
We have a chat with musician Wiri Donna about her new EP, recording, influences, gigging and more.
We dive into Aussie based 80s record label, True Tone Records. The Go-Betweens, Ganga Jang, Rockmelons and more.
We trip over to Manchester for a match up between Oasis & The Stone Roses. Plenty of great tracks from both.
We continue our look at record labels with UK independent label, Go! Discs. Billy Bragg, The LAs, The House Martins and a lot more!
We look at another indie record label - Beggars' Banquet. Lots from The Cult, The Gun Club, Paul Gardiner and The Lurkers and more.
We profile another indie record label, UK based Factory. Music from OMD, The Wake, Joy Division and more.
We look at the amazing 2 Tone Records with tracks from The Specials, Madness, The Swinging Cats, The Body Snatchers and more!
Join Madame Risque and the bootyful Olive for a fun show discussing online sex work. Olive is a faceless online creator who has a loyal following landing herself in the top 3% of Only Fans creators. Olive is sweet, bubbly and gorgeous to look at and listen to. Get your dose of Olive today xoxo
We have local band Barbad LIVE in studio to chat about their music, performing and many other things!
It's a week into 2022 so here's a big mix of tracks to keep you going. Depeche Mode, The Clash, Radiohead, Franz Ferdinand, Manic Street Preachers and many, many more.
It's Christmas Day! We talk days of Xmas past and play lots of choir cover music. Unwrap your gifts, have a tasty beverage, over-indulge and enjoy!
It's our 300th show so we're going to share some memories, play some clips and some 300 inspired music!
We dive into Mute Records in the second episode of our record label series. Tracks from New Order, Goldfrapp, Erasure, Molly Millions, Depeche Mode, Fad Gadget and more!
Today we have LIVE in-studio Celtic musician, Rennie Pearson - "maker of music and player of flutes" who draws on a repertoire that comes from all over the world, including Ireland Scotland, North America, Pakistan and India. We'll chat about his influences, gigging, recording and hear some tracks!
We kick off our record label series with a real bang with US label Sub Pop. Mudhoney, Father John Misty, The Gotobeds, Kiwi Jr. and more.
Today we have LIVE in studio Elskan Fly, Steffany Beck & Lee Martin to chat about their upcoming December 5th gig - Summer Fling, at Fat Eddie's. We'll also see what else they've been up to and they're going play some songs.
We step down into the Paisley Underground with music from Game Theory, The Pandora's, Opal, The Long Ryders, The Salvation Army and more!
Cam from Blue River Baby is LIVE on the phone talking about their latest releases. recording and we naturally play some tracks.
We play a host of tracks around calling people up! Music from Blondie, The Jam, OMD, ELO, The Kinks and much more!
We play a great collection of B-Sides from artists who had put greater faith in the A-side! The Beatles, The Smiths, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, The Cure and more!
Music from artists who had their James Bond theme dreams dashed! Radiohead, Muse, Pulp, Blondie and more!
Drugs aren't cool but they have inspired some cool music about the interesting and not so interesting experiences while under the influence.
We speak the truth on Expanding Horizons - the damn truth! On this show, tributes to a couple of people who've left us recently, a bit of gardening chat & we've got music from The Rolling Stones, Aurora, Bridge City Sinners and The Damn Truth!
We're out of lockdown and LIVE in studio with stories to spin and music to play that you won't hear anywhere else on radio!
Ingrid from Ingrid & The Ministers is back to chat about what she and the band have been up to since the last lockdown in March 2020. Plenty of music too - some improvised during the show!
We're chatting about the actual start of the EPL season and giving our views on topical events in the world. And plenty of great music...of course.
We preview the upcoming EPL season, check out what's topical with our resident journo and play some music you're unlikely to hear anywhere else on radio.
The interns are back to interview Stu and Col. Probing questions, more music, chat and banter.